The American Feed Industry Association will host a virtual Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference July 20-24 in lieu of the in person event.

The agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has developed new guidelines to streamline United States pet food exports as part of the recent trade deal with China.

The organization added two pet food company executives to its board, as well as two staff members to its internal team.

Several groups are in place to provide advocacy, educational and networking opportunities for pet food manufacturers and other industry players.

The organization appointed Scott Druker as chairman of the board, as well as 16 new board members and seven new executive committee members.

The organization approved three new research projects, added four board members and appointed Tim Belstra of Belstra Milling Co. as board chair for fiscal 2020.

The animal welfare organization is taking a multi-faceted approach to providing pet food, supplies, financial support and veterinary care to pet owners and shelters in need.

Organizers have pushed both events back one year in an effort to support pet industry companies and minimize economic impacts to the sector.

Messe Frankfurt's North American subsidiary will assume responsibility for sales, marketing, operations and sponsorships for the biennial trade show, but FPSA will continue to own it.